Learning to Think Clearly. - Think Atheist2017-08-18T05:17:48Zhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/forum/topics/learning-to-think-clearly?commentId=1982180%3AComment%3A579316&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI would like to suggest that…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2011-03-10:1982180:Comment:5793142011-03-10T01:53:50.767ZHeather Spoonheimhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/HeatherSpoonheim
I would like to suggest that you write as well as read. At times I am presented with a lot of information and it can be a bit more than I can fully absorb and process on the fly, so I start writing down the things I've heard and what I think about them. This gives me the opportunity to research these things a bit (google/wiki) and further evaluate/develop my thoughts. Anyway, just a suggestion.
I would like to suggest that you write as well as read. At times I am presented with a lot of information and it can be a bit more than I can fully absorb and process on the fly, so I start writing down the things I've heard and what I think about them. This gives me the opportunity to research these things a bit (google/wiki) and further evaluate/develop my thoughts. Anyway, just a suggestion. Bertrand Russell for the righ…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2011-03-09:1982180:Comment:5789942011-03-09T09:37:23.660ZTor Hershmanhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/TorHershman
<p>Bertrand Russell for the right brain (check YouTube)</p>
<p>Alan Watts for the left brain (avoid the South Park YouTubes)</p>
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<p>for the cerebral cortex...Popeye</p>
<p>Bertrand Russell for the right brain (check YouTube)</p>
<p>Alan Watts for the left brain (avoid the South Park YouTubes)</p>
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<p>for the cerebral cortex...Popeye</p> Lots of great suggestions her…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2011-03-09:1982180:Comment:5789912011-03-09T09:03:59.350ZLaura Joneshttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/LauraJones
Lots of great suggestions here. Kevin LaPlante is the Chair of the Department of Philosophy &amp; Religious Studies at Iowa State U and he has a great website/podcast for those looking to develop critical thinking skills.<br />
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<a href="http://www.criticalthinkeracademy.com/" target="_blank">http://www.criticalthinkeracademy.com/</a><br />
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The material is easy enough for the beginner, but still offers enough for the more advanced to hone their arguments.
Lots of great suggestions here. Kevin LaPlante is the Chair of the Department of Philosophy &amp; Religious Studies at Iowa State U and he has a great website/podcast for those looking to develop critical thinking skills.<br />
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<a href="http://www.criticalthinkeracademy.com/" target="_blank">http://www.criticalthinkeracademy.com/</a><br />
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The material is easy enough for the beginner, but still offers enough for the more advanced to hone their arguments. You should watch videos of Th…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2011-03-08:1982180:Comment:5787512011-03-08T22:58:09.799ZRonaldhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/Dynamite
You should watch videos of The Atheist Experience. <a href="http://www.atheist-experience.com/archive/" target="_blank">http://www.atheist-experience.com/archive/</a><br />
Its a non profit show that has a lot of good archive videos. They touch on a lot of topics and give you tons of food for thought.
You should watch videos of The Atheist Experience. <a href="http://www.atheist-experience.com/archive/" target="_blank">http://www.atheist-experience.com/archive/</a><br />
Its a non profit show that has a lot of good archive videos. They touch on a lot of topics and give you tons of food for thought. I really like this topic, and…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2010-12-31:1982180:Comment:4784762010-12-31T20:24:31.042ZSRhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/SR
<p>I really like this topic, and desire this for myself as well - for any issue. How to be more clear in the factual and tangible reality that surrounds us all. This includes dwelling in thoughts of worry and what ifs - wasting time and potential with nonrealities.</p>
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<p>I'd also like to be able to matter-of-factly discuss opposing opinions without feeling anger swell inside, but yet not avoid discussions because of "discomfort". It is becoming more important to me as I get older…</p>
<p>I really like this topic, and desire this for myself as well - for any issue. How to be more clear in the factual and tangible reality that surrounds us all. This includes dwelling in thoughts of worry and what ifs - wasting time and potential with nonrealities.</p>
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<p>I'd also like to be able to matter-of-factly discuss opposing opinions without feeling anger swell inside, but yet not avoid discussions because of "discomfort". It is becoming more important to me as I get older to be able to say, "I don't agree, and I don't share your beliefs" without concern whether the person now hates me or not. Religion (specifically Christianity) is a topic that incenses me, can't seem to discuss without words like "fucken" or "retarded".</p>
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<p>Looks like I need to grow up.</p> Nice! Hadn't seen that site…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2010-12-31:1982180:Comment:4783882010-12-31T19:01:50.362ZJ Griffinhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/JGriffin
Nice! Hadn't seen that site before Cara. Thanks! It's all dumped into Evernote now for future reading. :)
Nice! Hadn't seen that site before Cara. Thanks! It's all dumped into Evernote now for future reading. :) I found that list by Nelson l…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2010-12-31:1982180:Comment:4783822010-12-31T18:55:41.830ZJ Griffinhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/JGriffin
<p>I found that list by Nelson last night... That's one helluva list. I'm slowly going through it to see if I can pick out a handful to start with.</p>
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<p>I didn't know about the e-book. Sweet!</p>
<p>I found that list by Nelson last night... That's one helluva list. I'm slowly going through it to see if I can pick out a handful to start with.</p>
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<p>I didn't know about the e-book. Sweet!</p> Thanks Dustin! I knew about…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2010-12-31:1982180:Comment:4783762010-12-31T18:50:53.668ZJ Griffinhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/JGriffin
Thanks Dustin! I knew about the "Four Horsemen" (Hitchens, Dawkins, Harris, Dennett) but I'm not so familiar with the other names on that list. I'll do some You-Tubin' and add them to my watch list.
Thanks Dustin! I knew about the "Four Horsemen" (Hitchens, Dawkins, Harris, Dennett) but I'm not so familiar with the other names on that list. I'll do some You-Tubin' and add them to my watch list. Learning about logical fallac…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2010-12-31:1982180:Comment:4767762010-12-31T05:46:18.107ZCJoehttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/Cara83
<p>Learning about <a href="http://www.logicalfallacies.info/" target="_blank">logical fallacies</a> in a college course really clarified why the Bible, and religion in general, fails. If I were you, I'd really pour over that link, and any books you can get your hands on about the theory of argumentation and Critical Thinking. You don't even have to know everything about Christianity to refute stupid arguments. "Jesus loves me this I know, for the Bible tells me so" is what we like to call…</p>
<p>Learning about <a href="http://www.logicalfallacies.info/" target="_blank">logical fallacies</a> in a college course really clarified why the Bible, and religion in general, fails. If I were you, I'd really pour over that link, and any books you can get your hands on about the theory of argumentation and Critical Thinking. You don't even have to know everything about Christianity to refute stupid arguments. "Jesus loves me this I know, for the Bible tells me so" is what we like to call circular reasoning... and I think this form of logical fallacy is especially annoying to us here on T|A ;) You cannot verify what the Bible says by comparing it to what the Bible says, as you know. There are a lot of "arguments" Christians make that feel wrong, but I didn't know that there are specific labels for each one! :)</p>
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<p>Hope this helps a smidge...</p> And don't forget our TA E-boo…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2010-12-31:1982180:Comment:4767722010-12-31T05:43:39.587ZMorgan Matthewhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/morgan
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